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Kierkegaard's critique of Christian nationalism /

This study brings Kierkegaard's critique of Christian nationalism into conversation with current political science theories of religious nationalism and reflects on the implications of Kierkegaard's radical approach. While the critique is unsettling to politicians and church leaders alike,...

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Main Author: Backhouse, Stephen, 1976- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Series:Oxford theological monographs.
Subjects:
Kierkegaard, Søren, > 1813-1855.
Kierkegaard, Søren, > 1813-1855
Grundtvig, N. F. S. > 1783-1872
Martensen, Hans Lassen > 1808-1884
Grundtvig, Nikolai Frederik Severin.
Martensen, Hans Lassen.
Kierkegaard, Sören.
Kierkegaard, Søren.
Nationalism > Religious aspects > Christianity.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Religion.
Nationalism > Religious aspects > Christianity
Christentum
Nationalismus
Nationalismus.
Christentum.
Kirche.
Staat.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This study brings Kierkegaard's critique of Christian nationalism into conversation with current political science theories of religious nationalism and reflects on the implications of Kierkegaard's radical approach. While the critique is unsettling to politicians and church leaders alike, nevertheless there is much to commend it to the reality of modern religious and social life. As a theological thinker keenly aware of the unique problems posed by Christendom, Kierkegaard's critique is timely for any Christian culture that is tempted to confuse its faith with patriotism or national affiliation.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 247 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-242) and index.
ISBN:9780191619168
0191619167
0191729329
9780191729324